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Irina Swenson sues Hospital for alleged malpractice following police brutality incident
Irina Swenson has filed a lawsuit against an unidentified hospital in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Ric L. Bradshaw sues Elvis Chavers for forfeiture of $9,926.00 under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act
In the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by Ric L. Bradshaw, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Palm Beach County, against Elvis Chavers.
Anton Philipps and Sunset Palm Hotel sue First Title and Fidelity National Financial for mishandling a $4 million loan transaction
Anton Philipps and Sunset Palm Hotel, LP have filed a lawsuit against First Title, LLC and Fidelity National Financial, Inc. in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Marcus Niblack sues Cemex Construction Materials Florida for wrongful termination
Marcus Niblack has filed a lawsuit against Cemex Construction Materials Florida, LLC in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Lonelle Davis sues Grant James Leichter for car accident damages
Lonelle Davis has filed a lawsuit against Grant James Leichter in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Gay man says he was a victim of sexual orientation discrimination
A gay man, is accusing a former employer of sexual orientation discrimination.
Woman says she was discriminated against because she has long COVID
A woman says she was the victim of discrimination because she has long COVID.
23 Years Falsely Convicted, JJ Velazquez Urges Reform
A young father of an infant and a toddler, Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez walked into a New York City police station in 1999 thinking he was helping solve a murder.
Florida Board of Bar Examiners Present Annual Staff Awards
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners recently honored its staff at its annual longevity and merit awards luncheon in Tallahassee. Executive Director Michele Gavagni lauded her staff for their dedication and hard work. Board of Bar Examiners Chair Mindy McNichols said the work of the examiners’ professional staff is “crucial to our mission . . . of ensuring the competence and character of attorneys being admitted to the Bar.”
Lawsuit: Chemical on astro-turf burns wrestler
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A wrestler says a chemical on astro-turf at a Florida prep school burned him when he sat to warm up for a match.
Suspended Florida attorney who filed over 3,000 tobacco industry claims loses bid for reinstatement
The Florida Supreme Court has declined to reinstate an attorney who was suspended in 2022 for filing more than 3,000 claims from smokers against tobacco firms without properly investigating the cases.
International Law Section Needs Writers to Update Its Ils Deskbook
As one of only two deskbooks published in the United States on the subject of international law, the section says this is a 'unique opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and thought leadership on a global scale'.
Secure Act 2.0 on April 4, 2024
Blank Rome senior counsel Daniel L. Morgan will serve as a speaker at the American Bar Association’s (“ABA”) Business Law Spring Meeting 2024, being held April 4 through 6, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, and online.
Loss for class action lawyer suing Big Lots over coffee
OCALA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Big Lots has fended off the class action lawsuit claiming it miscounted how many servings its ground coffee makes.
Alums Return to VLI to Share Insights on Veterans Law
Speaking to Veterans Advocacy Clinic and Advanced Veterans Advocacy Clinic students earlier this month, two Stetson Law alumni shared insights on how to pursue a career rooted in veterans law.
Advancing Underserved Entrepreneurs: How Lawyers Can Get Involved Middle Market and Small Business on April 4, 2024
Jordan Chisholm will present “Advancing Underserved Entrepreneurs: How Lawyers Can Get Involved Middle Market and Small Business” at the American Bar Association Business Law Section’s Spring Meeting 2024.
Lawsuit: IHOP booth gashes man's leg as he scoots out
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man says his leg was badly injured when a sharp metal object protruded through a booth at IHOP and cut him.
Lawsuit filed over fatal shooting at Florida high school football game
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The family of a Jones High student has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida court against Orange County Public Schools for failing to prevent his murder.
Ag Moody Files Criminal Charges Against Organized Theft Ringleader Stealing Nearly Half
Attorney General Ashley Moody announced criminal charges against the leader of an organized theft ring for stealing nearly half a million dollars in heavy equipment from Home Depot stores.
Florida driver sues General Motors, alleging his driving data was illegally shared with insurer
A Palm Beach County driver is suing General Motors, OnStar LLC and LexisNexis Risk Solutions Inc. in federal court, alleging that his auto insurance costs soared after the defendants shared his driving data without his permission.